In the midst of rising challenges, we took in our fourth local owner surrender in the past 30 days. While we primarily focus on international rescues, we also extend our aid to local dogs in need, despite our current financial medical bill strain. We received an urgent call to rescue an 11-pound and 2 year old Shihpoo named “MacGuiness,” brought to our attention by the compassionate team at @vetcototalcare and @petco in NYC. MacGuiness arrived in a heartbreaking state, with a rubber band tightly wound around his ear, causing severe pain and leading to necrotic damage. The vet thought it was on his ear for months. The damage was so extensive that his ear required immediate amputation. We swiftly committed to his surgery and full veterinary care, unable to turn away from his urgent need. We knew he has lived in severe pain for quite some time.

MacGuinness has now recovered from surgery and is on his way to his foster home! Big thanks to everyone who donated, shared his story, and showed him love and support. Your donations enabled him to get the vet support he needed! We are so thankful for his vet team @vetcototalcare in Union Square and @petco store manager Jason for alerting us and helping us intake him into our rescue. Also, @saecom__0522 for stepping up without hesitation to foster him. There will be no more painful or dark days for this lovely boy. Only joy and a life of happiness. We will be taking Foster-to-Adopt applications for this sweet boy. Thank you for being a part of his happy ending.